Easing back into jewelry making has been challenging. Baby Jade is a handful and doesn't like being put down for any great length of time. With a baby strapped to the front of my torso, I am limited to what I can do! During the few minutes when I can put her down, I shower, eat, nap, and do endless laundry. When that's all done, I might have a few seconds to work on a piece.
While my metalsmithing workshop in the garage is gathering dust (for the moment), my first forays back into jewelry have been macramé bracelets. No tools are required to make this type of bracelets, which were popular in the 70's and still are here in California. The use of different colored threads, leather, knots, and beads provide for limitless combinations.
A particular type of macramé bracelet that has found meaning to many is the Shamballa bracelet, similar in appearance to the leather and pearl macramé bracelets I made before Jade was born. According to Tibetan Buddhists, Shamballa is a mythical kingdom hidden somewhere in Asia. It is a place of peace, tranquility and happiness. Perhaps if we wear these bracelets, we can have a bit of that good stuff!
Here are 2 macramé bracelets I recently made:
While my metalsmithing workshop in the garage is gathering dust (for the moment), my first forays back into jewelry have been macramé bracelets. No tools are required to make this type of bracelets, which were popular in the 70's and still are here in California. The use of different colored threads, leather, knots, and beads provide for limitless combinations.
A particular type of macramé bracelet that has found meaning to many is the Shamballa bracelet, similar in appearance to the leather and pearl macramé bracelets I made before Jade was born. According to Tibetan Buddhists, Shamballa is a mythical kingdom hidden somewhere in Asia. It is a place of peace, tranquility and happiness. Perhaps if we wear these bracelets, we can have a bit of that good stuff!
Here are 2 macramé bracelets I recently made: